Banana Peanut Butter S’mores Bars

Do you believe in love at first sight? When it comes to recipes, I certainly do.  Earlier this month, when Bon Appetit released its 10 Best New Restaurants in America 2012 list, a familiar face was among the honored ten: the Bakery at Cakes and Ale in Decatur, Georgia.  Have I dined here?  No, and… Read More Banana Peanut Butter S’mores Bars

Spicy Brittle

I actually feel a little guilty for sharing this recipe with you. Let me step back for a minute.  Candy isn’t something I’ve made much on this site.  I did, of course, make Florentines –  a candy-like cookie, but still technically candy.  As I mentioned in the Florentines post, candy can be a little intimidating – sugar… Read More Spicy Brittle

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

This past weekend, I got out several cookbooks with the goal of finding a cookie recipe I had not tried before.  I wanted to give a tin of cookies as a little thank you gift for someone who did something kind and generous for me, and thought this occasion warranted something new and special. Now peanut butter… Read More Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies